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Makal Family History

Makal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sakal, Makar, Bakal, Maka, Mahal, Maki, Maras, Madan, Mak, Maza

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Where is the Makal family from?

You can see how Makal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Makal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Makal families living in Perthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Makal's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Makal families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Makal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makal. 100% of Makal women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Makal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Makal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 171 immigration records available for the last name Makal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Makal. For the veterans among your Makal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makal lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Makal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Makal in 1956 was 55, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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